In order to encourage the study of Hindi in Non-Hindi speaking states, Government of India has implemented the Hindi Scholarship Scheme for the post-matric students [H.S., U.G., P.G., and Research (M. Phil. / Ph.D. etc)]. The scholarship is given to students whose mother tongue is not Hindi and who are studying in a Non-Hindi speaking state in a recognized full-time course with Hindi as the sole subject or as one of the combination subjects. The total quota of Hindi Scholarships for West Bengal is 239.
HINDI SCHOLARSHIP RATES AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
| Stage of Study | Quota (239) | Rate | Eligibility for applying |
| For H.S. stage | 143 | @Rs.300/-pm | Hindi is to be subject In H.S. course and 60% marks in aggregate in the Matric Exam. (Madhyamik / CBSE/ICSE etc.) |
| For Graduation (UG) stage | 72 | @Rs.500/-pm | Hindi to be a subject in UG-course and 60% aggregate marks in the H.S. Exam. |
| For Post-Graduation (PG) and/or Research Stage | 24 | @Rs.1000/-pm | Hindi to be the subject of study and 60% marks in Graduation or Post-Graduation as the case may be |
Source : Department of School Education (Annual Report)
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